Wednesday, September 23, 2020 THE CAVALIER CHRONICLE Page 3

North Dakota livestock brands will expireon Jan. 1, 2021, in accordance withNorth Dakota Century Code 4.1-73-10.Present brand owners have the right torerecord their brands. If a brand isallowed to expire, ownership interest ofthe brand will be lost and the brand mayno longer be used.In August, a renewal notice for eachrecording was mailed to the address onfile in the brand recording office. If youhave not received your notice or havequestions about renewing a brand,contact the North Dakota Stockmen’sAssociation at (701) 223-2522 or visitwww.ndstockmen.org.

(September 9 16 & 23, 2020)+

BOARD OF PEMBINA COUNTYCOMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

www.pembinacountynd.govSeptember 1, 2020

8:30 AM Board of Pembina CountyCommissioners met at 8:30 AM in theCommissioners Meeting Room of theCourthouse with the following memberspresent: Jim Benjaminson, LaverneDoyle, Nick Rutherford, and HughRalston. Absent: Hetty Walker. Chairman Ralston called themeeting to order. A drainage permitrequest will be added to the agenda. Motion made by Jim Benjaminsonand seconded by Laverne Doyle toapprove the August 18, 2020 minutes aspresented. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Request to purchase propertiesdescribed as Lots 1 – 7, Block 24, O.T.,City of Hamilton, (Parcel 30-0800000)and Lots 8 – 14, Block 9, O.T., City ofHamilton, (Parcel 30-0290000). Motionmade by Nick Rutherford and secondedby Laverne Doyle to approve the sale ofsaid property. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Request to purchase propertydescribed as Lot 8, Block 24,Emmerling’s 1st Addition, City ofWalhalla, (Parcel 35-1120000). Motionmade by Laverne Doyle and secondedby Jim Benjaminson to approve the saleof said property. All voting in favor;motion carried. Drainage permit received from

Landis McDonald to clean the high spotsin the highway ditch, due to damagedone by potato harvesting equipment lastfall, along County Road #1 in the NE¼ ofSection 11 of North Cavalier Township.The permit has been approved by theWater Board and Devin Johnson,Highway Superintendent. Motion madeby Jim Benjaminson and seconded byNick Rutherford to authorize theChairman to sign the permit aspresented. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Auditor updated the Commission onthe information she received from GrandForks County Auditor, Debbie Nelson,regarding the contract the Grand ForksCounty Commission has with the GrandForks Public Library. After discussingwith Ms. Nelson, the Auditor contactedRebecca Flanders, Pembina CountyState’s Attorney, and discussed theoption of contracting with one of thepublic libraries in the county. Ms.Flanders believes the Commission wouldneed to have an actual library (brick andmortar building) to continue a CountyLibrary levy. Commission reviewed anemail from Abby Ebach, Public LibrarySpecialist with the North Dakota StateLibrary. Commission discussed theoption of contracting with one of thePublic Libraries in the County.Commissioner Benjaminson will contactMs. Ebach regarding options for thecounty. Commission requested theAuditor contact the Library Boards fromeach of the three public libraries in thecounty to see if they would be availableto attend a special meeting. Commission discussed the “limitedaccess” policy that is currently in force forall county offices. Motion made by NickRutherford to open all county offices tothe public, beginning Tuesday,September 8, 2020, with the requirementthat all employees and visitors wear facemasks and follow social distancingrecommendations. Second by JimBenjaminson. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Motion made by Laverne Doyle andseconded by Nick Rutherford toauthorize the Chairman to sign thecounty deed, for the sale of countyproperty in Neche City, as presented. Allvoting in favor; motion carried. Commission discussed the 2020final budget hearing and holding theSeptember 15, 2020 regular Commission

meeting in the afternoon instead of theusual morning meeting time since thebudget hearing will be held later thatevening.Motion made by Nick Rutherford andseconded by Laverne Doyle to hold theregular meeting in the afternoon andschedule the budget hearing for Tuesday,September 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM in theFarmer’s Room of the Courthouse. Allvoting in favor; motion carried. The NDDOT Traffic Safety grants forSpeed Enforcement, AlcoholEnforcement, and, Click it or Ticket werereviewed. NDDOT will reimbursePembina County Sheriff’s Department forincurred costs, not to exceed $8,150.00.Motion made by Laverne Doyle andseconded by Jim Benjaminson toauthorize the Chairman to sign the grantpaperwork as presented. All voting infavor; motion carried. An Amendment to Owner-EngineerAgreement, between Kadramas, Lee &Jackson and Pembina County, foradditional services performed by theEngineer for Project SC-3410(059) PCN22059, County Road #1 was reviewed.Motion made by Nick Rutherford andseconded by Laverne Doyle to authorizethe Chairman to sign the agreement aspresented. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Commission reviewed the Julyfinancial statement, August payroll andclaims. Motion made by Laverne Doyleand seconded by Jim Benjaminson toapprove the consent agenda aspresented. All voting in favor; motioncarried. Motion made by Jim Benjaminsonand seconded by Laverne Doyle toadjourn the meeting. All voting in favor;motion carried. Meeting adjourned at10:15 AM. /s/ Hugh Ralston, Chairman Pembina County Board ofCommissionersATTEST: /s/ Linda SchlittenhardPembina County Auditor/Treasurer

(September 23, 2020)+

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OFPEMBINA COUNTY, STATE OF NORTHDAKOTAIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFWILLIAM LOUIS GRANDY, JR.,DECEASED

Probate No. 34-2020-PR-00042 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

[¶1] NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the undersigned has been appointedPersonal Representative of the aboveestate. All persons having claims againstthe said deceased are required topresent their claims within three (3)months after the date of the firstpublication of this Notice or said claimswill be forever barred. Claims musteither be presented to Steven C. Ekman,Attorney for the Personal Representativeof the estate, at PO Box 70, Grafton ND58237, or filed with the Court. DATED this 3rd day of September,2020. /s/ Diane K. Grandy Personal RepresentativeSTEVEN C. EKMAN910 HILL AVE, PO BOX 70GRAFTON ND 58237Attorney for Personal Representative

(September 9, 16 & 23, 2020)+

Child Passenger Safety Week Is Sept. 20-26 BISMARCK, ND - Wondering

if their child is buckled in thecorrect car seat is a commonquestion asked by many parentsand caregivers. The NDDepartment of Transportation andthe North Dakota Department ofHealth (NDDoH) encouragecaregivers to learn about currentbest practices for child passengersafety during Child PassengerSafety (CPS) Week, Sept. 20-26. The NDDoH collects data

from car seat checkups completedin the state to help focus educationefforts to caregivers who transportyoung children. Of the car seatschecked in 2019, 70% had someform of misuse. “One of your top priorities as aparent is keeping your child safe,”said Dawn Mayer, NDDoH ChildPassenger Safety ProgramDirector. “Following best practicesand making sure your child is in thecorrect seat are proven ways todecrease motor vehicle fatalitiesand serious injuries.” During CPS week, parents andcaregivers are encouraged toeducate themselves on these bestpractices: *Don’t rush the four steps tochild passenger safety. Make surechildren are properly buckled in acar seat, booster seat or seat belt –whichever is appropriate for theirweight, height and age. Every steptowards the seat belt offers a littleless protection for the child. *The back seat is safer than thefront seat. Transport childrenyounger than 13 years of age in theback seat or second row of thevehicle. *When using a forward-facingcar seat, remember to use the tetherstrap. In a crash, the tether keepsthe top of a forward-facing car seatfrom being thrown forward,preventing serious head and neckinjuries. *When using the loweranchors and tether (LATCH)system in the vehicle, do notexceed the vehicle’s maximumanchor weight load limits listed onthe car seat sticker or in themanufacturer’s instructions. Child Passenger Safety Weekconcludes with National SeatCheck Saturday on September 26,when certified child passengersafety technicians will be availableat car seat check events to offeradvice and instruction tocaregivers.

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Falls are the leading cause ofinjury and death for olderAmericans. “The consequences of falls aresubstantial, including seriousinjury, loss of independent livingand limits on physical activity,”says Jane Strommen, North DakotaState University Extensiongerontology specialist. In 2018, falls were the leadingcause of unintentional injurydeaths for North Dakota residentsage 60 and older. Eighty fall-related deaths occurred among thisage group in 2018. Nationally, one out of everyfour people 65 and older falls eachyear. In 2020, the total cost of fallsinjuries is projected to reach $67.7billion. The chances of falling andbeing seriously injured increasewith age. However, falls are not anormal part of aging. “By reducing the risk of falls,older adults can increase theirquality of life and save thousandsof dollars in health-care and long-term care costs,” Strommen says. As the baby-boomer

generation continues to age,interventions designed to maintainindependence, mobility and qualityof life will be increasinglyimportant. Older adults can takecontrol of their health by followingthese recommendations to preventfalls: - Find a good balance andexercise program that buildsbalance, strength and flexibility. - Talk to your health-careprovider and ask for an assessmentof your risk of falling. - Review your medicationswith your pharmacist or doctor.Make sure side effects aren’tincreasing your risk of falling. - Get your vision checkedannually and update youreyeglasses as needed. - Keep your home safe.Increase lighting, remove trippinghazards, install grab bars and makestairs safe. - Assess your footwear forsafety. Look for supportive shoes, agood fit, a sole that grips, and aheel that is stable and grips. Another important tip is to signup for a falls prevention class.Many communities in NorthDakota provide falls preventionclasses called Stepping On forpeople age 60 and older.Participants hear from communityexperts such as pharmacists andvision specialists, and learn aboutstrength and balance exercisesfrom physical therapists. While the Stepping Onprogram is not available due tocoronavirus restrictions, thoseinterested can join a waiting listand will be contacted when theprogram is available.

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Public Notices Summer KaleidoscopeProgram For 2020 Like many activities and events before it, the traditionalKaleidoscope Summer Program was interrupted due to Covid-19.However, a pandemic wasn’t enough for the committed committeeof volunteers to just throw in the towel. Instead, the Kaleidoscopeprogram offered an alternative this summer to engage youth andtheir families in a variety of learning opportunities this summer. The overall goal for the summer educational opportunities wasto spend time discovering the hidden gems in the area and take fulladvantage of the beauty that Pembina County has to offer. Participants were given two different sets of missions to earnpoints with their families the last month of summer. One missionchallenged youth to explore museums, check out local businesses,learn the area’s history and take in local natural amenities. The othermission challenged their mind with reading, creativity, teambuilding and STEAM experiments. Adventures were shared through the GooseChase app as theyearned points towards their goal or on Facebook to capture the funof their exploits. Over 30 families made their own game plans and tackled thechallenges as they presented themselves from camping, s’moresand sandcastles at Icelandic to crops of canola and elk sightings.Twenty youth stuck it out to the end and managed to score somepoints along the way of creating family memories together. A special thank you to the Cavalier Thrift Store for helpingsponsor t-shirts for the youth who completed their summer feats. This summer brain-building challenge wouldn’t have beenpossible without the input and work from community Kaleidoscopecommittee members Lizzie Crowston, Melissa Gauthier, MandyHeuchert, Chelsey Kemnitz, Margaux Lindsay, Michelle Moquist,Jami Seng, Macie Shane and NDSU Extension agents MadeleineSmith and Kari Helgoe.

The Jonasson Family Learningin Pembina County Six Feet at a Time! Mia cooks her family dinner

The Seng family learns about Women’s Suffrage._______________________________________________

Older Adults CanReduce Falling Risk

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